Doti Faces Unprecedented Election as Deuba Steps Aside After 34 Years
Summary
For the first time in 34 years, Dadeldhura is witnessing an election without Sher Bahadur Deuba as Nepali Congress fields a new candidate, Nain Singh Mahar, amid divided voter opinion and strong competition from multiple parties.
Key Points
- Sher Bahadur Deuba, long-time representative from Dadeldhura, is not contesting the upcoming House of Representatives election after 34 years.
- Nepali Congress nominated Nain Singh Mahar as its new candidate in Dadeldhura replacing Deuba.
- Voter opinion in Dadeldhura is divided with some seeking alternatives due to perceived lack of development under Deuba.
- Nain Singh Mahar faces stiff competition from candidates of UML, CPN, and Rastriya Swatantra Party among others.
- Despite dissatisfaction, Dadeldhura remains a traditional Congress stronghold with older voters still loyal to the party.
